Rising T1DE Alliance

Kids & Springtime Allergies After a cold winter, spring is finally here. And now that the temperatures are warming up, it’s also time for that other season—the one that’s just a little less exciting: allergy season.

Cooking in the Kitchen with T1D in collaboration with JDRF and Hy-Vee! Dietician Teequa walked attendees through carb counting and making Gluten Free Cheesy Marinara Chickpea Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli. A huge thank you to all who participated in this event!
Be sure to keep a look out for details on our next cooking class! 🥙🍢🍝🍛🍲

Books for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Are you looking for your next great read? Here are some of the best diabetes books we recommend to adults with type 1 diabetes!

Just Diagnosed with Diabetes? Why and How to Find Mental Health Support Just diagnosed with diabetes? No matter how you're feeling right now, you deserve help; here's how to find it.

Real-time insight into glucose levels can be beneficial not only for individuals with type 1 diabetes, but also for others. Experts highlight its ability to enhance glycemic control and facilitate lifestyle modifications. Check it out now - https://bit.ly/436xiCW

Thinking about some crispy chicken? Ever wonder how to survive the drive-thru with diabetes? In our ongoing series, Connie Brown - Riggs walks through the best things to order at top fast-food chains. This time, we took a closer look at the menu at KFC - https://bit.ly/3v8d2nB

“People make hundreds of diabetes-related decisions every day and become true experts in their care. As a provider, I need to understand someone’s journey to help shape their care. While everyone would love to have a great A1C, its relative importance has to be in alignment with someone’s values, priorities, and other life circumstances.”

Meet Margaret Zupa, MD, MS, an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Pittsburgh and an adult endocrinologist at the UPMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology.

She's is a tremendously valuable part of our Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI). The T1DX-QI currently brings together 61 endocrinology clinic across the United States to conduct research that drives improvements in diabetes healthcare.

Discover more about her impactful work: https://hubs.ly/Q02lmMFY0

Helping Kids Navigate the Tragedy of the Super Bowl Parade Shootings With our guidance, kids can find a safe space to process tragic events. Children's Mercy experts provide tips for how to help.

How Smart-Pen Technology Can Help You Stress Less About Food Learn about smart insulin pens, their features, and the role they can play in your journey to developing a healthy relationship with food.

Chiefs fans feeling the love at the Super Bowl Parade in Downtown KC! GO, CHIEFS!! 🏈❣️🎊

Planning to go out tonight? When it comes to special occasion dining, it requires specific expertise to make the experience enjoyable without letting diabetes become the main focus. Fortunately, we have a range of strategies that can point you like cupids arrow, in the right direction - https://bit.ly/3SZ6qRF

The Five Most Common Party Foods and What It Means for Blood Sugar Management Here's how some common party foods impact blood sugar management—hint: it's not just about carbs! Learn about fat, protein, and more!

This , we shine a light on the unique challenges faced by the Black community living with .

Access, disparities, and systemic issues add layers to an already demanding condition. Let's stand together, amplify voices, and work toward a more equitable future for all.

The T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) has reduced barriers to equitable care for people with diabetes.

Our team of quality improvement experts are pioneers of health equity in the diabetes space. The T1DX-QI works with 61 diabetes clinics to improve patient care and outcomes. We established a framework for advancing health equity, and using those steps, we have a track record of successfully implementing changes in diabetes clinics that reduce inequities for people of color with diabetes.

Children's Mercy is partnering with JDRF and HyVee to offer a free cooking class specifically tailored for T1D! Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up!

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Why is Black History Month Important in the Diabetes Community? We have a responsibility to work against barriers that make diabetes care more difficult for Black people, while also celebrating Black people in the diabetes community for exactly who they are.

Health Insurance Coverage and Costs for Type 1 Diabetes Screening Because autoantibody screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is relatively new, coverage and costs can be confusing. Here’s what you should know!

Mark Andrews: A Tight End with Type 1 The Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been managing his type 1 diabetes since before he started playing football. Beyond Type 1 spoke with Mark about his pre-game rituals, how technology like the Dexcom G6 helps him stay on top of type 1 on long Sunday afternoons.

Here’s How to Pay Less for Blood Sugar Test Strips You may be paying too much for blood glucose test strips; here’s how to spend less for the same amount of strips.

📣 People living with diabetes can do ANYTHING. For the second year in a row, The Kansas City Chiefs Tight End & T1D, Noah Gray, will play in the NFL Super Bowl, this time against the San Francisco 49ers. 🏈

Thanks for being an inspiring advocate for the diabetes community, Noah 💛

Wish him luck in the comments below! 👇

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It was wonderful seeing everyone at the Rising T1DE Alliance Retreat at Kauffman Conference Center!

A huge thank you to all who presented and participated in this event!

Dexcom introduces Stelo, a revolutionary CGM designed for diabetes management without insulin. Explore the details at or an in-depth look into the future of healthcare - https://bit.ly/3vQrYa8

5 Tips to Stop Over-Treating Low Blood Sugars If you often find yourself eating everything in sight during low blood sugars, here are a few tips to help you break this habit.

Many people with diabetes – even those using the latest technology – struggle with high blood sugar after eating. We spoke with experts for tips on how to minimize those stubborn glucose spikes and have the full details for you here - https://bit.ly/3Ociyft

Type 1 + Your Thyroid There's no proof that one causes the other, but research shows that the number of people with diabetes who have an autoimmune thyroid disorder might be 30%.